Citrus Spiked Granola Bars

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A yummy raw vegan granola bar full of wholesome ingredients without all of the unnecessary syrups and sweeteners.

Ingredients

First Set:

• .5 C pumpkin seeds
• .5 C sunflower seeds
• .5 C hemp seeds
• .5 C ground flax seeds
• .25 C coarsely ground almonds
• .25 C coarsely ground brazil nuts
• .25 C chia seeds
• .25 C dehydrated coconut
• zest from one orange
• zest from one lemon

Second Set:

• 1 orange peeled
• 3 medjool dates (soaked, pitted)
• juice from one lemon
• 2 packets of stevia
• .25 C purified water
• .5 tsp sea salt

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine the first set of ingredients and set aside.

2. In a high-speed blender, combine the second set of ingredient until smooth in texture.

3. Combine the wet and dry ingredients by hand and mix well.

4. Using a spatula, carefully spread mixture on a non-stick dehydrator sheet. While wet, slice bars into 12 equal sections (I like using a pizza cutter).

5. Dehydrate at 105 degrees for about 5 hours and then flip to mesh dehydrator sheet. Let dehydrate another 8 hours until firm.

Notes

The best part of these granola bars is that they can be made in the oven if you are without a dehydrator. Just make sure to use the lowest setting and crack the door.